What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Evelyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Wray Cres/York Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mount Evelyn?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Mount Evelyn station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Evelyn is 44 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Evelyn bus from?

Melbourne to Mount Evelyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Evelyn train from?

Melbourne to Mount Evelyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Evelyn bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Evelyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Evelyn train arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Evelyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is 42 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn.

Where can I stay near Mount Evelyn?

There are 670+ hotels available in Mount Evelyn.

Melbourne to Mount Evelyn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 20m
$12
Drive 42.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Evelyncar 42.1 km
44 min
$8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Wray Cres/York Rdbus 679
1h 51m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mount Evelyntaxi 42.1 km
44 min
$100–120
Train via Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 30m
$12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Ringwood Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rdbus 679
1h 36m
$12

Melbourne to Mount Evelyn by train and bus

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Distance: 44.4 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mount Evelyn, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Wray Cres/York Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 1h 51m.

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